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− | The '''Royal Isselmere-Nieland Marines''' (RINM) | + | The '''Royal Isselmere-Nieland Marines''' ('''RINM''') — [[Anguistian language|Anguistian]]: ''Morlluídh Ríoghabh na hUislíamór-Nhígúlad'' ('''MRUN'''), [[Nielander language|Nielandic]]: ''Konungligr Sæher Isslamærar-Nýlands'' ('''KSHIN'''), [[Isselmerian language|Isselmerian]]: ''Royle Isslamere-Nieland Marines'' — is the [[Naval Service (UKIN)|Naval Service]]'s army, and as such does ''not'' operate as a separate branch of the [[United Kingdom of Isselmere-Nieland Defence Forces]] ('''UKINDF''') in its own right. Furthermore, despite being a branch within the Naval Service itself, operationally and in most cases administratively, the Royal Marines fall under the command of the [[Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy|Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy]]. The RINM comprise a force of about two million strong, divided amongst several forces: |
*The [[#Fleet Marine Force|Fleet Marine Force]], encompassing the RINM's embarked, base defence, and expeditionary forces; | *The [[#Fleet Marine Force|Fleet Marine Force]], encompassing the RINM's embarked, base defence, and expeditionary forces; | ||
**The [[#Fleet Defence Force|Fleet Defence Force]], consisting of embarked and harbour defence units; | **The [[#Fleet Defence Force|Fleet Defence Force]], consisting of embarked and harbour defence units; | ||
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===Fleet Defence Force=== | ===Fleet Defence Force=== | ||
− | The Fleet Defence Force ('''FDF''') consists of shipborne units assigned as security, boarding and counter-boarding, and inspection details as well as units assigned to defend the [[Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy]]'s bases | + | The Fleet Defence Force ('''FDF''') consists of shipborne units assigned as security, boarding and counter-boarding, and inspection details as well as units assigned to defend the [[Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy]]'s bases. Shipborne units range from detachments of twenty Marines to light battalions with 453 Marines. Shipborne units are equipped as light infantry, occasionally with some light anti-vehicle weapons as well as small arms. |
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Harbour defence units possess the gamut of equipment, from [[L117 assault rifle (Isselmere-Nieland)|L117]] [[Wikipedia:Assault rifle|assault rifles]] to [[UDEC Lion/Puma|L36 Lion]] [[Wikipedia:Tank|tank]]s, and are easily the most recognisable members of the RINM. | Harbour defence units possess the gamut of equipment, from [[L117 assault rifle (Isselmere-Nieland)|L117]] [[Wikipedia:Assault rifle|assault rifles]] to [[UDEC Lion/Puma|L36 Lion]] [[Wikipedia:Tank|tank]]s, and are easily the most recognisable members of the RINM. | ||
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===Fleet Expeditionary Force=== | ===Fleet Expeditionary Force=== | ||
The Fleet Expeditionary Force ('''FEF''') are those units assigned to expeditionary units within the RINN's Home and Expeditionary navies. Typically organised in [[Wikipedia:Marine_Expeditionary_Unit|Marine Expeditionary Units]] ('''MEU''') consisting of a [[Wikipedia:Battlegroup (army)|battle group]], a reinforced medium-lift helicopter squadron, and an amphibious assault squadron, the FEF's assigned role is to establish a bridgehead that can be subsequently exploited by units of the [[#Rapid Deployment Force|Rapid Deployment Force]] or of the [[Isselmere-Nielander Army]]. Other FEF contingents are listed below: | The Fleet Expeditionary Force ('''FEF''') are those units assigned to expeditionary units within the RINN's Home and Expeditionary navies. Typically organised in [[Wikipedia:Marine_Expeditionary_Unit|Marine Expeditionary Units]] ('''MEU''') consisting of a [[Wikipedia:Battlegroup (army)|battle group]], a reinforced medium-lift helicopter squadron, and an amphibious assault squadron, the FEF's assigned role is to establish a bridgehead that can be subsequently exploited by units of the [[#Rapid Deployment Force|Rapid Deployment Force]] or of the [[Isselmere-Nielander Army]]. Other FEF contingents are listed below: | ||
− | *Marine Expeditionary | + | *Marine Expeditionary [[Wikipedia:Commando|Commando]] ('''MEC'''), consisting of a reinforced RINM [[Wikipedia:Infantry|infantry]] [[Wikipedia:Squadron#Army|squadron]] (i.e., a [[Wikipedia:Company (military unit)|company]], launched from a [[Valley class dock landing ship|Valley class]] [[Wikipedia:Dock_landing_ship|dock landing ship]] ('''LSD'''), consisting of up to 500 Marines and associated personnel, including the landing craft detachment and a two-helicopter airborne element; |
− | *Marine Expeditionary | + | *Marine Expeditionary [[Wikipedia:Battlegroup (army)|Battle Group]] ('''MEBG'''), consisting of a reinforced RINM infantry [[Wikipedia:Battalion|battalion]] and a composite medium-lift helicopter detachment of 4-8 aircraft, launched from an [[Ungforth class amphibious transport dock|Ungforth class]] [[Wikipedia:Amphibious_transport_dock|amphibious transport dock]] ('''LPD''') and a Valley class LSD, consisting of up to 1303 Marines and associated personnel; |
− | *Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), consisting of an RINM infantry battle group and a reinforced medium-lift helicopter squadron, landed by a [[Lord | + | *Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), consisting of an RINM infantry battle group and a reinforced medium-lift helicopter squadron, landed by a [[Lord Sunderby class helicopter landing dock|Lord class]] [[Wikipedia:Amphibious_assault_ship|amphibious assault ship]] ('''LHD'''), an Ungforth-class LPD, and a Valley class LSD, with between 2200 and 3200 Marines and associated personnel; |
*Marine Expeditionary Brigade ('''MEB'''), typically consisting of up to three MEU comprising one RINM infantry [[Wikipedia:Regiment|regiment]] of three battalions and associated units, with generally about 15,000 Marines and associated personnel; | *Marine Expeditionary Brigade ('''MEB'''), typically consisting of up to three MEU comprising one RINM infantry [[Wikipedia:Regiment|regiment]] of three battalions and associated units, with generally about 15,000 Marines and associated personnel; | ||
− | *Marine Expeditionary Force ('''MEF'''), usually consisting of usually two but up to three MEB | + | *Marine Expeditionary Force ('''MEF'''), usually consisting of usually two but up to three MEB, in total comprising one RINM infantry [[WIkipedia:Division|division]] and supporting units, typically consisting of up to 48,000 personnel. |
==Rapid Deployment Force== | ==Rapid Deployment Force== | ||
The Marines' Rapid Deployment Force ('''RDF''') consists of heavier assault units such as armoured divisions that would be too difficult to transport ashore rapidly. The RDF exploits the gains made by the FMF until the arrival of the INA, should the situation demand larger forces, or operates as a holding force against enemy exploitation of bridgeheads in allied territory. The RDF's general organisational structure conforms to that of the INA. | The Marines' Rapid Deployment Force ('''RDF''') consists of heavier assault units such as armoured divisions that would be too difficult to transport ashore rapidly. The RDF exploits the gains made by the FMF until the arrival of the INA, should the situation demand larger forces, or operates as a holding force against enemy exploitation of bridgeheads in allied territory. The RDF's general organisational structure conforms to that of the INA. | ||
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+ | ==Foreign Service Regiment== | ||
+ | All embassy detachments are part of the immense administrative regiment known as the ''Foreign Service Regiment'' ('''FSRgt'''). Embassy detachments are typically troop-size (i.e. platoon-size) in strength. Like shipborne units, embassy detachments are equipped as light infantry, occasionally with some light anti-vehicle weapons. | ||
==Royal Isselmere-Nieland Marine Air Service== | ==Royal Isselmere-Nieland Marine Air Service== | ||
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==Rank structure== | ==Rank structure== | ||
− | The order, title, and insignia of rank of the Royal Marines | + | The order, title, and insignia of rank of the Royal Marines follow that of the [[Isselmere-Nielander Army]]. |
The Royal Marines adopted the rank of [[Wikipedia:Field Marshal|Field Marshal]] in [[Wikipedia:2006|2006]] to account for the likely expansion of the branch. Initially, the Commandant-General of the Royal Marines proposed the title of ''Captain-General'' for the '''OF-10a''' grade, but the [[Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy#Admiralty|Admiralty]] and the Chief of the Defence Staff ('''CDS''') felt such would have been a misnomer as it typically referred to a more exalted rank. | The Royal Marines adopted the rank of [[Wikipedia:Field Marshal|Field Marshal]] in [[Wikipedia:2006|2006]] to account for the likely expansion of the branch. Initially, the Commandant-General of the Royal Marines proposed the title of ''Captain-General'' for the '''OF-10a''' grade, but the [[Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy#Admiralty|Admiralty]] and the Chief of the Defence Staff ('''CDS''') felt such would have been a misnomer as it typically referred to a more exalted rank. | ||
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{| border=1 cellpadding=4 cellspacing=0 style="margin: 0 0 1em 1em; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size:90%;" | {| border=1 cellpadding=4 cellspacing=0 style="margin: 0 0 1em 1em; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size:90%;" | ||
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|'''(n/a)'''||Minister of State for the Defence Forces||Úeníog Úlaidh an tÁmdhifinnlú||Varnarliðsrikísráðherra | |'''(n/a)'''||Minister of State for the Defence Forces||Úeníog Úlaidh an tÁmdhifinnlú||Varnarliðsrikísráðherra | ||
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− | |'''(n/a)'''||Secretary of State for the Navy, First Lord of the Admiralty||Rúnaigh Úlaidh | + | |'''(n/a)'''||Secretary of State for the Navy, First Lord of the Admiralty||Rúnaigh Úlaidh Llíngesó, Cínghlíú an Morlís||Rikísritari Sjóhers, Fyrstherra Admirálsráð |
|- style="background:#e6e6e6;" | |- style="background:#e6e6e6;" | ||
!width=6%|Code||Chiefs of Staff||Bénaithe Úarne an tSáirbhis||Forstjórar||Epaulettes | !width=6%|Code||Chiefs of Staff||Bénaithe Úarne an tSáirbhis||Forstjórar||Epaulettes | ||
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|'''(n/a)'''||Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS){{ref|CDS}}||Bénaidh Úarinn an tÁmdhifinn (BUA)||Forstjóri Varnarstjórnar (FVS)||align=center rowspan=4|Rank insignia of serving officer | |'''(n/a)'''||Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS){{ref|CDS}}||Bénaidh Úarinn an tÁmdhifinn (BUA)||Forstjóri Varnarstjórnar (FVS)||align=center rowspan=4|Rank insignia of serving officer | ||
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− | |'''(n/a)'''||First Sea Lord, Chief of the Naval Staff (1SL, CNS){{ref|CNS}}||Morghlíú gCíntabh, Bénaidh Úarinn | + | |'''(n/a)'''||First Sea Lord, Chief of the Naval Staff (1SL, CNS){{ref|CNS}}||Morghlíú gCíntabh, Bénaidh Úarinn Llíngesó (1MG, BUL)||Fyrst Sjóherra, Forstjóri Sjóherstjórnar (1SH, FSS) |
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− | |'''(n/a)'''||Fourth Sea Lord, Chief of Naval Expeditionary Forces (4SL, CNEF){{ref|CNEF}}||Morghlíú bPedúaridh, Bénaidh | + | |'''(n/a)'''||Fourth Sea Lord, Chief of Naval Expeditionary Forces (4SL, CNEF){{ref|CNEF}}||Morghlíú bPedúaridh, Bénaidh Ímgírchlú Mhoró (4MG, BILM)||Fjórð Sjóherra, Forstjóri Sjóleiðangsfloti (4SH, FSLF) |
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− | |'''(n/a)'''||Commandant-General Royal Marines (CGRM){{ref|CGRM}}||Corchímíonaithghénearál | + | |'''(n/a)'''||Commandant-General Royal Marines (CGRM){{ref|CGRM}}||Corchímíonaithghénearál Morlluídh Ríoghabh (CGMR)||Forstjóri Konungligr Sæher (FKS) |
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!width=6%|Code||General Officers||Céghléchúidhe||Herstjórar||Epaulettes | !width=6%|Code||General Officers||Céghléchúidhe||Herstjórar||Epaulettes | ||
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!width=6%|Code||Warrant Officers||Ófigeaghda barántaithe||Heimildar Undirforingjar||Sleeve Insignia ''or'' Epaulettes | !width=6%|Code||Warrant Officers||Ófigeaghda barántaithe||Heimildar Undirforingjar||Sleeve Insignia ''or'' Epaulettes | ||
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− | |'''OR-9d'''||Sergeant-Major of Marines (SMM){{ref label|appointment|6|a}}{{ref|SMM}}||Maorshérsint an | + | |'''OR-9d'''||Sergeant-Major of Marines (SMM){{ref label|appointment|6|a}}{{ref|SMM}}||Maorshérsint an Morlluídh (MSML)||Yfirflokksstjóri Sæhers (YFSH)||Coat of arms within laurel wreath |
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|'''OR-9c'''||Sergeant-Major of Higher Formation (SMHF){{ref label|appointment|6|b}}||Maorshérsint Uích-Fórbhiad (MSUF)||Yfirflokksstjóri Efri Herfylkingar(YFEH)||Coat of arms over Royal Marines insignia | |'''OR-9c'''||Sergeant-Major of Higher Formation (SMHF){{ref label|appointment|6|b}}||Maorshérsint Uích-Fórbhiad (MSUF)||Yfirflokksstjóri Efri Herfylkingar(YFEH)||Coat of arms over Royal Marines insignia | ||
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|'''OR-9b'''||Base Sergeant-Major (SMB){{ref label|appointment|6|c}}||Maorshérsint Úarchodlú (MSU)||Yfirflokksstjóri Herstóðvar(YFHS)||Coat of arms over crossed [[Wikipedia:Sword|sword]]s{{ref|sword}} | |'''OR-9b'''||Base Sergeant-Major (SMB){{ref label|appointment|6|c}}||Maorshérsint Úarchodlú (MSU)||Yfirflokksstjóri Herstóðvar(YFHS)||Coat of arms over crossed [[Wikipedia:Sword|sword]]s{{ref|sword}} | ||
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− | |'''OR-9a'''||Chief Warrant Officer | + | |'''OR-9a'''||Chief Warrant Officer (CWO){{ref|CWO}}||Bénófigeach Barántaidh (BOB)||Yfirflokksstjóri (YFS)||Coat of arms |
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− | |'''OR-8'''||Master Warrant Officer | + | |'''OR-8'''||Master Warrant Officer (MWO){{ref|MWO}}||Ófigeagh Barántaidh Shénogh (OBS)||Meistarflokksstjóri (MFS)||Crown within laurel wreath |
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− | |'''OR-7'''||Warrant Officer | + | |'''OR-7'''||Warrant Officer (WO){{ref|WO}}||Ófigeagh Barántaidh (OB)||Flokksstjóri (FSt)||Crown |
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!width=6%|Code||Non-commissioned Officers||Bis-Ófigeaghda||Undirforingjar||Sleeve Insignia ''or'' Epaulettes | !width=6%|Code||Non-commissioned Officers||Bis-Ófigeaghda||Undirforingjar||Sleeve Insignia ''or'' Epaulettes | ||
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− | |'''OR-6b'''||Master Sergeant (MSgt | + | |'''OR-6b'''||Master Sergeant (MSgt){{ref|MSgt}}||Peidrúshérsint (PSgt)||Yfirliðþjálfi (YLÞ)||Three chevrons surmounted by crown |
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|'''OR-6a'''||Colour Sergeant (CSgt) ''or'' Staff Sergeant (SSgt){{ref|SSgt}}||Sérsint Úarinn (SU)||Fániliðþjálfi (FLÞ) ''or'' Starfsliðþjálfi (SLÞ)||Three chevrons surmounted by stylised rose or branch symbol | |'''OR-6a'''||Colour Sergeant (CSgt) ''or'' Staff Sergeant (SSgt){{ref|SSgt}}||Sérsint Úarinn (SU)||Fániliðþjálfi (FLÞ) ''or'' Starfsliðþjálfi (SLÞ)||Three chevrons surmounted by stylised rose or branch symbol | ||
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|'''OR-3'''||Lance Corporal (LCpl){{ref|LCpl}}||Bis-Corporól (BCpl)||Undirkorporál (UKpl)||Chevron | |'''OR-3'''||Lance Corporal (LCpl){{ref|LCpl}}||Bis-Corporól (BCpl)||Undirkorporál (UKpl)||Chevron | ||
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− | |'''OR-2c'''||Private | + | |'''OR-2c'''||Private 1st Class (Pte) ''or'' Specialist (Spc){{ref label|appointment|6|e}}{{ref|Pte1}}||Arbenigúr (Arb)||Gefreytúr (Gf)||Stylised rose |
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− | |'''OR-2b'''||Private 2nd Class | + | |'''OR-2b'''||Private 2nd Class ''or'' Private Trained (Pte){{ref|Pte2}}||Mormhilúr (Mor)||Óbreytúr (Obr)||align=center rowspan=3|(n/a) |
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|'''OR-2a'''||Private 3rd Class ''or'' Private Basic (Pte)||Milúr (Mil)||Hermaður (H) | |'''OR-2a'''||Private 3rd Class ''or'' Private Basic (Pte)||Milúr (Mil)||Hermaður (H) | ||
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==List of weapons== | ==List of weapons== | ||
− | Small arms | + | Small arms and crew-served weapons |
+ | *[[Wikipedia:M1911 Colt pistol|L2A2]] [[Wikipedia:Pistol|pistol]] | ||
+ | *[[Wikipedia:M2 Browning machine gun|L2]] [[Wikipedia:Heavy machine gun|heavy machine gun]] | ||
+ | *[[Wikipedia:FN MAG|L7A3]] [[Wikipedia:General purpose machine gun|general purpose machine gun]] | ||
*[[L117 assault rifle (Isselmere-Nieland)|L117]] [[Wikipedia:Assault_rifle|assault rifle]] | *[[L117 assault rifle (Isselmere-Nieland)|L117]] [[Wikipedia:Assault_rifle|assault rifle]] | ||
*[[L117 assault rifle (Isselmere-Nieland)|L118]] [[Wikipedia:Carbine|carbine]] | *[[L117 assault rifle (Isselmere-Nieland)|L118]] [[Wikipedia:Carbine|carbine]] | ||
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#{{note|Epaulettes}} On the new battle dress uniforms, the ''epaulettes'' are actually a chest loop. | #{{note|Epaulettes}} On the new battle dress uniforms, the ''epaulettes'' are actually a chest loop. | ||
− | #{{note|CDS}} The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is the ex officio if not de facto seniormost serving member of the Armed Forces. Upon leaving the post, the CDS is typically granted a life baronetcy, to be retained in good behaviour. | + | #{{note|CDS}} The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is the ''ex officio'' if not ''de facto'' seniormost serving member of the Armed Forces. Upon leaving the post, the CDS is typically granted a life baronetcy, to be retained in good behaviour. |
#{{note|CNS}} The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) or First Sea Lord (1SL) is the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, including the Royal Marines and all other branches of the service. | #{{note|CNS}} The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) or First Sea Lord (1SL) is the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, including the Royal Marines and all other branches of the service. | ||
#{{note|CNEF}} The Chief of Naval Expeditionary Forces (CNEF) or Fourth Sea Lord (4SL) coordinates general policies and procurement between the Surface Fleet and the Royal Marines. Occasionally, the Commandant-General of the Royal Marines and the CNEF are one and the same. | #{{note|CNEF}} The Chief of Naval Expeditionary Forces (CNEF) or Fourth Sea Lord (4SL) coordinates general policies and procurement between the Surface Fleet and the Royal Marines. Occasionally, the Commandant-General of the Royal Marines and the CNEF are one and the same. | ||
− | #{{note|CGRM}} The Commandant-General (CGRM) is the '' | + | #{{note|CGRM}} The Commandant-General (CGRM) is the ''ex officio'' if not ''de facto'' seniormost officer of the Royal Marines. In terms of precedence, the CGRM precedes an Admiral of the Fleet (AdmFlt ''or'' FAdm), but follows a Grand Admiral. Upon retirement, the CGRM is granted a life baronetcy to be held in good behaviour. The CGRM is chosen by the Minister of Defence in conjunction with the senior naval officers as well as the Prime Minister and the Sovereign. |
#{{note|appointment}}{{note label|appointment|6|a}}{{note label|appointment|6|b}}{{note label|appointment|6|c}}{{note label|appointment|6|d}}{{note label|appointment|6|e}} Appointments rather than "true" rank divisions, but with different insignia and higher starting pay. | #{{note|appointment}}{{note label|appointment|6|a}}{{note label|appointment|6|b}}{{note label|appointment|6|c}}{{note label|appointment|6|d}}{{note label|appointment|6|e}} Appointments rather than "true" rank divisions, but with different insignia and higher starting pay. | ||
#{{note|wartime}}{{note label|wartime|7|a}} These ranks were wartime ranks that were rarely gifted to serving officers. With the steady expansion of the armed forces, this practice has fallen into [[Wikipedia:Desuetude|desuetude]]. | #{{note|wartime}}{{note label|wartime|7|a}} These ranks were wartime ranks that were rarely gifted to serving officers. With the steady expansion of the armed forces, this practice has fallen into [[Wikipedia:Desuetude|desuetude]]. | ||
#{{note|honorific}} This rank was a wartime rank granted to one individual within each service held only for the duration of that person's service. The rank may be rescinded by the state for dishonourable behaviour. In more recent times, the rank has become more common. | #{{note|honorific}} This rank was a wartime rank granted to one individual within each service held only for the duration of that person's service. The rank may be rescinded by the state for dishonourable behaviour. In more recent times, the rank has become more common. | ||
+ | #{{note|crown}} The Union Crown of [[Kings and queens of Isselmere-Nieland|Hortense II]], first used at her coronation in [[Wikipedia:1552|1552]]. | ||
#{{note|rose}} The so-called rose is an [[Wikipedia:Potentilla|alpine cinquefoil]], known locally as the arctic or yellow rose, which is the national flower. | #{{note|rose}} The so-called rose is an [[Wikipedia:Potentilla|alpine cinquefoil]], known locally as the arctic or yellow rose, which is the national flower. | ||
#{{note|pip}} Informal name for the star of the [[Order of the Linen]] when used as rank insignia by the Defence Forces. | #{{note|pip}} Informal name for the star of the [[Order of the Linen]] when used as rank insignia by the Defence Forces. | ||
#{{note|SMM}} The seniormost enlisted person within the RM, considered senior to a ''Fleet Chief Petty Officer'' ('''FCPO'''). Persons retiring with this rank leave as ''Chief Warrant Officers'' ('''CWO''') of the highest grade — grades 9b-9d are appointments awarded to serving personnel — and are entitled to an additional annual stipend as well as the honorific ''Honourable'' whilst in good behaviour. | #{{note|SMM}} The seniormost enlisted person within the RM, considered senior to a ''Fleet Chief Petty Officer'' ('''FCPO'''). Persons retiring with this rank leave as ''Chief Warrant Officers'' ('''CWO''') of the highest grade — grades 9b-9d are appointments awarded to serving personnel — and are entitled to an additional annual stipend as well as the honorific ''Honourable'' whilst in good behaviour. | ||
#{{note|sword}} Stylised crossed longswords. | #{{note|sword}} Stylised crossed longswords. | ||
− | #{{note|CWO}} Also known as a ''Regimental Sergeant-Major'' ('''RSM''') when occupying the senior enlisted post in a combat or combat support (i.e., artillery, etc.) battalion or regiment. | + | #{{note|CWO}} Also known as a ''Regimental Sergeant-Major'' ('''RSM''') when occupying the senior enlisted post in a combat or combat support (i.e., artillery, etc.) battalion or regiment. Other CWOs working in higher formations not appointed to the rank of ''Sergeant-Major of Higher Formation'' ('''SMHF''') may be termed ''Staff Sergeant-Major'' ('''StfSM'''), although such is uncommon. |
#{{note|MWO}} Also known as a ''Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant'' ('''RQMS''') when occupying the senior enlisted post in a combat or combat support battalion's support company. | #{{note|MWO}} Also known as a ''Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant'' ('''RQMS''') when occupying the senior enlisted post in a combat or combat support battalion's support company. | ||
#{{note|WO}} Also known as a ''Sergeant-Major'', especially with respect to combat arms and combat support companies and their equivalents, in which instance the person is the senior enlisted person within that unit. For instance, an artillery battery would have a ''Battery Sergeant-Major'' ('''BSM'''), a rifle company a ''Company Sergeant-Major'' ('''CSM'''), and an armoured, cavalry, engineer, or special operations unit a ''Squadron Sergeant-Major'' ('''SSM'''). | #{{note|WO}} Also known as a ''Sergeant-Major'', especially with respect to combat arms and combat support companies and their equivalents, in which instance the person is the senior enlisted person within that unit. For instance, an artillery battery would have a ''Battery Sergeant-Major'' ('''BSM'''), a rifle company a ''Company Sergeant-Major'' ('''CSM'''), and an armoured, cavalry, engineer, or special operations unit a ''Squadron Sergeant-Major'' ('''SSM'''). | ||
#{{note|MSgt}} A ''Master Sergeant'' ('''MSgt''', derived from Quartermaster Sergeant) may also be known as a ''Battery Quartermaster Sergeant'' ('''BQMS'''), a ''Company Quartermaster Sergeant'' ('''CQMS'''), or a ''Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant'' ('''SQMS'''). While the Warrant Officer ensures discipline and operational effectiveness, the Master Sergeant takes care of the logistics side. This rank was established in [[Wikipedia:1996|1996]], with most duties (and titles) associated with the rank of Staff Sergeant, until specialisation, diversification, and expansion of the UKINDF necessitated a separation between the skill sets and roles. | #{{note|MSgt}} A ''Master Sergeant'' ('''MSgt''', derived from Quartermaster Sergeant) may also be known as a ''Battery Quartermaster Sergeant'' ('''BQMS'''), a ''Company Quartermaster Sergeant'' ('''CQMS'''), or a ''Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant'' ('''SQMS'''). While the Warrant Officer ensures discipline and operational effectiveness, the Master Sergeant takes care of the logistics side. This rank was established in [[Wikipedia:1996|1996]], with most duties (and titles) associated with the rank of Staff Sergeant, until specialisation, diversification, and expansion of the UKINDF necessitated a separation between the skill sets and roles. | ||
− | #{{note|SSgt}} In the RM, ''Colour Sergeant'' ('''CSgt''') is the more common term for this rank. In artillery units, however, the rank may be addressed as ''Gunnery Sergeant'' ('''GSgt'''), but it is unusual. | + | #{{note|SSgt}} In the RM, ''Colour Sergeant'' ('''CSgt''') is the more common term for this rank for those in the combat and combat support arms. ''Staff Sergeant'' ('''SSgt''') is typically reserved for administrative and/or logistics personnel. In artillery units, however, the rank may be addressed as ''Gunnery Sergeant'' ('''GSgt'''), but it is unusual. |
#{{note|Sgt}} In artillery units, a person occupying this rank is addressed as ''Cannoneer'' ('''Cnr'''). | #{{note|Sgt}} In artillery units, a person occupying this rank is addressed as ''Cannoneer'' ('''Cnr'''). | ||
− | #{{note|MCpl}} Another new rank, this one established in 1997, a person with this rank may also be known as a ''Staff Corporal'' ('''SCpl''', administrative, logistics, and support units), ''Master Bombardier'' ('''MBdr''', artillery units) or, rarely, as a ''Lance Sergeant'' ('''LSgt''', especially in armoured, armoured infantry, and cavalry units). Master Corporals of all types must pass the requisite Sergeant's course before advancing to this rank. | + | #{{note|MCpl}} Another new rank, this one established in [[Wikipedia:1997|1997]], a person with this rank may also be known as a ''Staff Corporal'' ('''SCpl''', administrative, logistics, and support units), ''Master Bombardier'' ('''MBdr''', artillery units) or, rarely, as a ''Lance Sergeant'' ('''LSgt''', especially in armoured, armoured infantry, and cavalry units). Master Corporals of all types must pass the requisite Sergeant's course before advancing to this rank. |
#{{note|Cpl}} In artillery units, the rank is ''Bombardier'' ('''Bdr'''). | #{{note|Cpl}} In artillery units, the rank is ''Bombardier'' ('''Bdr'''). | ||
#{{note|LCpl}} In artillery units, the rank is ''Lance Bombardier'' ('''LBdr'''). | #{{note|LCpl}} In artillery units, the rank is ''Lance Bombardier'' ('''LBdr'''). |
Latest revision as of 02:19, 26 October 2007
Ensign | |
Admiralty | |
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State | Isselmere-Nieland |
Headquarters - Building |
Daurmont Admiralty House |
Secretary of State | Anthony Travers, MP |
Chief of Naval Staff | FAdm Sir Alexander Wycombe, Bt |
Establishment - Navy - Marines - Fleet Air Arm |
1562 1684 1927 |
Components | |
Royal Isselmere-Nieland Marines
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Structure | |
Coastal Defence Force Littoral Defence Force Rapid Reaction Force Strategic Defence Force (Navy) | |
Personnel | |
Budget (USD, 2007) | |
Total - Per capita |
$9.108 trillion $381,690.87 |
Percentages - GDP - National budget - Defence budget |
1.91% 5.45% 29.05% |
Abbreviations | |
Vessels - Navy - Auxiliary |
HINMS1 or HINMB2 RINFA |
References | |
1 His Isselmerian and Nielander Majesty's Ship or Submarine. |
The Royal Isselmere-Nieland Marines (RINM) — Anguistian: Morlluídh Ríoghabh na hUislíamór-Nhígúlad (MRUN), Nielandic: Konungligr Sæher Isslamærar-Nýlands (KSHIN), Isselmerian: Royle Isslamere-Nieland Marines — is the Naval Service's army, and as such does not operate as a separate branch of the United Kingdom of Isselmere-Nieland Defence Forces (UKINDF) in its own right. Furthermore, despite being a branch within the Naval Service itself, operationally and in most cases administratively, the Royal Marines fall under the command of the Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy. The RINM comprise a force of about two million strong, divided amongst several forces:
- The Fleet Marine Force, encompassing the RINM's embarked, base defence, and expeditionary forces;
- The Fleet Defence Force, consisting of embarked and harbour defence units;
- The Fleet Expeditionary Force, consisting of embarked expeditionary units;
- The Rapid Deployment Force, comprising heavier units capable of exploiting beachheads established by the Fleet Marine Force; and,
- The Marine Air Service, which administers the RINM's air component.
Contents
Fleet Marine Force
As noted above, the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) consists of the Fleet Defence Force and Fleet Expeditionary Force. At present, the FMF comprises over 640,000 Marines.
Fleet Defence Force
The Fleet Defence Force (FDF) consists of shipborne units assigned as security, boarding and counter-boarding, and inspection details as well as units assigned to defend the Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy's bases. Shipborne units range from detachments of twenty Marines to light battalions with 453 Marines. Shipborne units are equipped as light infantry, occasionally with some light anti-vehicle weapons as well as small arms.
Harbour defence units possess the gamut of equipment, from L117 assault rifles to L36 Lion tanks, and are easily the most recognisable members of the RINM.
At present, there are over 222,000 Marines in the shipborne contingent of the FDF.
Fleet Expeditionary Force
The Fleet Expeditionary Force (FEF) are those units assigned to expeditionary units within the RINN's Home and Expeditionary navies. Typically organised in Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU) consisting of a battle group, a reinforced medium-lift helicopter squadron, and an amphibious assault squadron, the FEF's assigned role is to establish a bridgehead that can be subsequently exploited by units of the Rapid Deployment Force or of the Isselmere-Nielander Army. Other FEF contingents are listed below:
- Marine Expeditionary Commando (MEC), consisting of a reinforced RINM infantry squadron (i.e., a company, launched from a Valley class dock landing ship (LSD), consisting of up to 500 Marines and associated personnel, including the landing craft detachment and a two-helicopter airborne element;
- Marine Expeditionary Battle Group (MEBG), consisting of a reinforced RINM infantry battalion and a composite medium-lift helicopter detachment of 4-8 aircraft, launched from an Ungforth class amphibious transport dock (LPD) and a Valley class LSD, consisting of up to 1303 Marines and associated personnel;
- Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), consisting of an RINM infantry battle group and a reinforced medium-lift helicopter squadron, landed by a Lord class amphibious assault ship (LHD), an Ungforth-class LPD, and a Valley class LSD, with between 2200 and 3200 Marines and associated personnel;
- Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB), typically consisting of up to three MEU comprising one RINM infantry regiment of three battalions and associated units, with generally about 15,000 Marines and associated personnel;
- Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), usually consisting of usually two but up to three MEB, in total comprising one RINM infantry division and supporting units, typically consisting of up to 48,000 personnel.
Rapid Deployment Force
The Marines' Rapid Deployment Force (RDF) consists of heavier assault units such as armoured divisions that would be too difficult to transport ashore rapidly. The RDF exploits the gains made by the FMF until the arrival of the INA, should the situation demand larger forces, or operates as a holding force against enemy exploitation of bridgeheads in allied territory. The RDF's general organisational structure conforms to that of the INA.
Foreign Service Regiment
All embassy detachments are part of the immense administrative regiment known as the Foreign Service Regiment (FSRgt). Embassy detachments are typically troop-size (i.e. platoon-size) in strength. Like shipborne units, embassy detachments are equipped as light infantry, occasionally with some light anti-vehicle weapons.
Royal Isselmere-Nieland Marine Air Service
The RINM Air Service (RINMAS) operates fixed-wing, rotary wing (helicopters), and tilt-rotor aircraft that operate in immediate conjunction with RINM forces. RINMAS forms part of the RINN's Fleet Air Arm.
Rank structure
The order, title, and insignia of rank of the Royal Marines follow that of the Isselmere-Nielander Army.
The Royal Marines adopted the rank of Field Marshal in 2006 to account for the likely expansion of the branch. Initially, the Commandant-General of the Royal Marines proposed the title of Captain-General for the OF-10a grade, but the Admiralty and the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) felt such would have been a misnomer as it typically referred to a more exalted rank.
Code | Ministers | Úeníoiche | Ráðherrar | Epaulettes[1] |
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(n/a) | Minister of Defence | Úeníog an tÁmdhifinn | Varnarráðherra | (n/a) |
(n/a) | Minister of State for the Defence Forces | Úeníog Úlaidh an tÁmdhifinnlú | Varnarliðsrikísráðherra | |
(n/a) | Secretary of State for the Navy, First Lord of the Admiralty | Rúnaigh Úlaidh Llíngesó, Cínghlíú an Morlís | Rikísritari Sjóhers, Fyrstherra Admirálsráð | |
Code | Chiefs of Staff | Bénaithe Úarne an tSáirbhis | Forstjórar | Epaulettes |
(n/a) | Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS)[2] | Bénaidh Úarinn an tÁmdhifinn (BUA) | Forstjóri Varnarstjórnar (FVS) | Rank insignia of serving officer |
(n/a) | First Sea Lord, Chief of the Naval Staff (1SL, CNS)[3] | Morghlíú gCíntabh, Bénaidh Úarinn Llíngesó (1MG, BUL) | Fyrst Sjóherra, Forstjóri Sjóherstjórnar (1SH, FSS) | |
(n/a) | Fourth Sea Lord, Chief of Naval Expeditionary Forces (4SL, CNEF)[4] | Morghlíú bPedúaridh, Bénaidh Ímgírchlú Mhoró (4MG, BILM) | Fjórð Sjóherra, Forstjóri Sjóleiðangsfloti (4SH, FSLF) | |
(n/a) | Commandant-General Royal Marines (CGRM)[5] | Corchímíonaithghénearál Morlluídh Ríoghabh (CGMR) | Forstjóri Konungligr Sæher (FKS) | |
Code | General Officers | Céghléchúidhe | Herstjórar | Epaulettes |
OF-10a | Field Marshal of Marines (FM)[6][7][8] | Marascal mághir (MMag) | Völlmarskalk (VM) | Two batons crossed within laurel wreath surmounted by crown[9] |
OF-9b | Colonel-General of Marines (CGen)[7] | Cérnalchéghléchúidh (CCeg) or Cérnalghénearál (CGen) |
Generálóferste (GÓf) | Crown over three stylised roses[10] surmounting sabre crossing baton |
OF-9a | General (Gen) | Céghléchúidh (Ceg) or Génerál (Gen) |
Generál (Gen) | Crown over two stylised roses surmounting sabre crossing baton |
OF-8 | Lieutenant-General (LGen) | Léghtenantchéghléchúidh (LCeg) or Léghtenantghénerál (LGen) |
Visgenerál (VGen) | Crown over stylised rose surmounting sabre crossing baton |
OF-7 | Major-General (MGen) | Maorchéghléchúidh (MCeg) or Maorghénearál (MGen) |
Generálmajór (GMaj) | Crown surmounting sabre crossing baton |
OF-6 | Brigadier (Brig) | Brigadchéghléchúidh or Brigadghénearál (Brig) |
Brigader (Brig) | Crown surmounting three pips[11] |
Code | Senior Officers | Ófigeachda shénochta | Yfirforingjar | Epaulettes |
OF-5 | Colonel (Col) | Cérnal (Cer) | Óferste (Of) | Crown surmounting two pips |
OF-4 | Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) | Léghtenantchérnal (LCer) | Ófersteliðsforingi (OfLf) | Crown surmounting pip |
OF-3 | Major (Maj) | Maor (Maj) | Majór (Maj) | Crown |
Code | Junior Officers/Subalterns | Ófigeachda Ósiau | Yngsforingjar | Epaulettes |
OF-2 | Captain (Capt [M]) | Capten (Capt [M]) | Kapteinn (Kapt [M]) | Three pips |
OF-1b | Lieutenant (Lt) | Léghtenant (Lt) | Liðsforingi (Lf) | Two pips |
OF-1a | Second Lieutenant (2Lt) | Dárna Léghtenant (2Lt) | Undirliðsforingi (ULf) | Pip |
Code | Officer Cadets | Daltaí | Foringjabyrjendur | Epaulettes |
SO | Officer Cadet (OCdt) | Dalta (Dlt) | Foringjabyrjandi (FB) | Thin bar |
Code | Warrant Officers | Ófigeaghda barántaithe | Heimildar Undirforingjar | Sleeve Insignia or Epaulettes |
OR-9d | Sergeant-Major of Marines (SMM)[6][12] | Maorshérsint an Morlluídh (MSML) | Yfirflokksstjóri Sæhers (YFSH) | Coat of arms within laurel wreath |
OR-9c | Sergeant-Major of Higher Formation (SMHF)[6] | Maorshérsint Uích-Fórbhiad (MSUF) | Yfirflokksstjóri Efri Herfylkingar(YFEH) | Coat of arms over Royal Marines insignia |
OR-9b | Base Sergeant-Major (SMB)[6] | Maorshérsint Úarchodlú (MSU) | Yfirflokksstjóri Herstóðvar(YFHS) | Coat of arms over crossed swords[13] |
OR-9a | Chief Warrant Officer (CWO)[14] | Bénófigeach Barántaidh (BOB) | Yfirflokksstjóri (YFS) | Coat of arms |
OR-8 | Master Warrant Officer (MWO)[15] | Ófigeagh Barántaidh Shénogh (OBS) | Meistarflokksstjóri (MFS) | Crown within laurel wreath |
OR-7 | Warrant Officer (WO)[16] | Ófigeagh Barántaidh (OB) | Flokksstjóri (FSt) | Crown |
Code | Non-commissioned Officers | Bis-Ófigeaghda | Undirforingjar | Sleeve Insignia or Epaulettes |
OR-6b | Master Sergeant (MSgt)[17] | Peidrúshérsint (PSgt) | Yfirliðþjálfi (YLÞ) | Three chevrons surmounted by crown |
OR-6a | Colour Sergeant (CSgt) or Staff Sergeant (SSgt)[18] | Sérsint Úarinn (SU) | Fániliðþjálfi (FLÞ) or Starfsliðþjálfi (SLÞ) | Three chevrons surmounted by stylised rose or branch symbol |
OR-5b | Sergeant (Sgt)[19] | Sérsint (Sgt) | Liðþjálfi (LÞ) | Three chevrons |
OR-5a | Master Corporal (MCpl)[6][20] | Méstrocorporól (MCpl) | Yfirkorporál (YKpl) | Three chevrons, topmost dark or red |
OR-4 | Corporal (Cpl)[21] | Corporól (Cpl) | Korporál (Kpl) | Two chevrons |
Code | Enlisted Men | Mormhilúir | Hermenn | Sleeve Insignia or Epaulettes |
OR-3 | Lance Corporal (LCpl)[22] | Bis-Corporól (BCpl) | Undirkorporál (UKpl) | Chevron |
OR-2c | Private 1st Class (Pte) or Specialist (Spc)[6][23] | Arbenigúr (Arb) | Gefreytúr (Gf) | Stylised rose |
OR-2b | Private 2nd Class or Private Trained (Pte)[24] | Mormhilúr (Mor) | Óbreytúr (Obr) | (n/a) |
OR-2a | Private 3rd Class or Private Basic (Pte) | Milúr (Mil) | Hermaður (H) | |
OR-1 | Private 4th Class or Private Recruit (Pte) | Admhilúr (Adf) | Nýlið (N) |
List of weapons
Small arms and crew-served weapons
- L2A2 pistol
- L2 heavy machine gun
- L7A3 general purpose machine gun
- L117 assault rifle
- L118 carbine
- L119 light machine gun
- L120 designated marksman rifle
Aircraft
- DAS-3 Sea Fury
- DAS-9 Sparrow
- DAS-10 Cormorant
- DAS-11 Swallow
- DAS-12 Swift
- DAS-13 Condor
References
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UKIN Security Forces |
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Paramilitary Forces Coast Guard |
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